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Adjustable locking forehead support for a patient interface device

a technology of interface device and locking support, which is applied in the direction of breathing mask, respirator, breathing protection, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the effectiveness of the device, and achieve the effect of simple and convenient management of the pressure of the nose bridg

Active Publication Date: 2017-08-29
KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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The present invention provides a patient interface device with a forehead support assembly that allows for easy adjustment of the pressure on the nose bridge. This helps to improve the comfort and fit of the device for patients.

Problems solved by technology

If this pressure is not able to be managed effectively, either or both of a poor fit or patient discomfort will result, thereby limiting the effectiveness of the device.

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[0029]As used herein, the singular form of “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, the statement that two or more parts or components are “coupled” shall mean that the parts are joined or operate together either directly or indirectly, i.e., through one or more intermediate parts or components, so long as a link occurs. As used herein, “directly coupled” means that two elements are directly in contact with each other. As used herein, “fixedly coupled” or “fixed” means that two components are coupled so as to move as one while maintaining a constant orientation relative to each other.

[0030]As used herein, the word “unitary” means a component is created as a single piece or unit. That is, a component that includes pieces that are created separately and then coupled together as a unit is not a “unitary” component or body. As employed herein, the statement that two or more parts or components “engage” one another shal...

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Abstract

A patient interface device (8) includes a patient sealing assembly (12) including a cushion (14) and a frame member (16), and an adjustable forehead support assembly (26) provided at the distal end (24) of the frame member. The assembly includes an adjustment mechanism (28) coupled to a forehead cushion (30), the adjustment mechanism including a housing (32), a forehead cushion support member (52) having a base portion (58) and an elongated post member (60) extending from the base portion and received within the housing, and a locking member (54, 56) structured to be selectively coupled to the elongated post member. In the locked condition, the locking member engages the elongated post member and prevents the elongated post member from moving relative to the housing, and in the unlocked condition the locking member does not engage the elongated post member such that the elongated post member and the housing are freely linearly movable with respect to one another.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims the priority benefit under 35 U.S.C §371 of international patent application no. PCT / IB2012 / 052083, filed Apr. 26, 2012, which claims the priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 486,807 filed on May 17, 2011, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to patient interface devices for transporting a gas to and / or from an airway of a user, and in particular, to a patient interface device including a mechanism for adjusting a forehead support of the patient interface device.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]There are numerous situations where it is necessary or desirable to deliver a flow of breathing gas non-invasively to the airway of a patient, i.e., without intubating the patient or surgically inserting a tracheal tube in their esophagus. For exampl...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A62B18/02A61M16/06A61M16/00
CPCA61M16/0655A61M16/0057A61M16/06A61M16/0622A61M16/0683
Inventor ROTHERMEL, JUSTIN EDWARDANGERT, JUSTIN ERICHIEBER, IV, ROBERT EARLHAIBACH, RICHARD THOMASZEDIKER, CHAD
Owner KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV